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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,666, 344,505.44 and 63,454

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,666, 344,505.44 and 63,454 is: 95,182.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,666 : 344,505.44 = 63,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,666/344,505.44 = 63,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,666x = 344,505.44 × 63,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,666x = 21,860,248,189.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,860,248,189.76/229,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,182.78

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